Join on a backpacking adventure: Amazonas, Volcanoes and the majestic Andes in Ecuador

Join me in this life-changing experience through the wonders of this tiny and beautiful country. Delve into the diverse culture of Ecuador on a journey of adventure and connection with oneself. I'm Joel, a solo traveler who quit his job in 2019 and started traveling around the world in an adventurous way. Hitchhiking in Asia, crossing the Atlantic Ocean by sailing boat, and currently traveling around Latin America by bicycle. I'm passionate about cultures and nature and I believe that travel has a huge power to transform your life. Follow me through the Andes mountains and its most emblematic volcanoes, get to know the Quichua culture firsthand, visit the Amazon in a local community, and discover Cuenca, the most beautiful colonial city and its surroundings... All this while doing activities and challenges that will make you leave your comfort zone and work on your personal growth. Highlights: - Quito and its old town - Adventure in the Amazonas and visit the Shuar community - The breathtaking Quilotoa loop in 3 days - Volcano Cotopaxi - Cuenca, the colonial city and its beautiful surroundings like Cajas Natural Park This trip is for you if: - You are adventurous and you love hiking in nature - You like to embark on activities that make you get out of your comfort zone - You want to get to know a new, very diverse culture and a small country with a great variety of landscapes - You want to travel with like-minded people, share experiences, and create a group with a great connection - You are looking for a life-changing experience This trip is not for you if: - You would rather travel with all the luxury and comforts - You don't like mountains or hiking - You cannot deal with uncertainty or you don't like adventure Requirements: - Openminded and able to work within a team - Respect for new cultures and curiosity to get to know a new country - Average fitness level. This trip involves physical activity in high-altitude environments - Some knowledge of Spanish will be helpful and will make the experience even better - Positive attitude and willingness to have fun What's NOT included? - Flights to and from Ecuador to your home country. - Food (a basic meal in Ecuador costs around 3$) - Personal expenses (For example drinks on a night out, snacks, souvenirs, extra activities) - Health insurance (if you're not from Germany or Austria) What's INCLUDED: - Accommodation (Shared rooms) - Transportation - Shuar community trip - Cotopaxy Trekking * This trip is a backpacking adventure and we want to be able to change plans if needed and to be flexible. I have a plan in my mind of all the activities I want to do and the places I want to visit but it is important to learn how to deal with uncertainty. We are a team and we will decide everything together, this will help us to build trust within the group and enjoy way more the trip Are you signing up for a journey of transformation and adventure?